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Brae Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Princes Street

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Brae Guesthouse, in central Edinburgh, offers a welcoming base steps from Royal Mile's historic attractions. Guests enjoy free WiFi, easy check-out, and a smoke-free environment. Visitors consistently praise its unbeatable location for city exploration.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (1 double 1 single) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (1 double 1 single)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles ) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
119 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 7HN

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Meadowbank Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arthur's Seat - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Portobello Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 5 min drive
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jock's Lodge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bellfield Brewery Taproom - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Brae Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Brae Guesthouse has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Brae Guesthouse Edinburgh
Brae Guesthouse Guesthouse
Brae Guesthouse Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Brae Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Brae Guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Brae Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brae Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brae Guesthouse located?

Situated in Edinburgh, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Holyrood Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Royal Mile is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Reviews

Brae Guesthouse Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was convenient to Old Town Edinburgh, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for us. Parking avaiilable in Abercorn Avenue. Morrisons close by. Good access to buses into town. Good walks nearby. Friendly manager. Clean. We were at the back of the guesthouse. Couldn’t hear any traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's quite a distance away from any activities if you are coming to Edinburgh for Fringe Festival. But the staff is responsive, it just wasn't an ideal location for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean space. Very economical for Edinburgh. A bit tight for 3 adults but we knew that before, knowing we would be there only for sleeping. Great location. Bus stop is right across the road. Less than 20 minutes to the heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lily

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for emergency booking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great few nights there! Walked to our hike and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Para la gente que, como yo, el alojamiento es sólo para dormir, un lugar idóneo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Linda estancia ✨

El lugar estaba bastante limpio, con suficientes toallas y buena calefacción. Tiene un aire bastante hogareño. Nosotros pasamos dos noches y un día entero allí debido a que llegó una tormenta a la ciudad y el host siempre se mostró muy amable, respondió a todas nuestras preguntas e incluso nos ayudó a calentar nuestra comida ya que no era recomendable salir. Está un poquito retirado del centro pero con transporte o caminando un ratito se llega bien. ¡Gracias por todo, nos gustó mucho!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Det man förväntar sig

Bra boende. Rent. Nära till buss. Supertrevlig personal. Bra kommunikation innan man kommer dit. Ok pris. Nära Arthur's seat vilket var kul. Absolut inget krångel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brae Guesthouse is a little ways out of downtown Edinburgh but just a 10-minute ride on a bus that goes by often. The owner was very nice and extremely helpful. I stayed there at the end of a trip in which numerous things had gone wrong, not least of which was having my wallet and phone stolen. The owner was more than kind and supportive, and made sure my stay was enjoyable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great option for our group and convenient to bus stops, stores and shops! Safe and just outside the city it was a great option and affordable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Staff & service

Guest House

Disappointed as reports saying Excellent ion my opinion it was very average, no mention of self check in, parking was on the street only. No breakfast available. Not sure that I like having a private Bathroom, I would prefer an ensuite to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful B&B to stay and relax.

This was the second bed and breakfast my family stayed at in Scotland. Our first was a self catering, which means all food is your responsibility, so we were hoping for a better experience. I have to say that the Brae House was amazing. It’s a converted home to a B&B, but there was enough room for my family of four. The owner was super friendly and helpful. The check in was seamless and when we had any issues, my wife accidentally tripped a breaker, he fixed it without any frustration. The rooms are quiet and comfortable. It’s close to a bus stop, so getting to the city center was very easy. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Einfache und ruhige Unterkunft, sehr freundlich

Der Besitzer war immer sehr hilfsbereit - sei es bei einer späten Ankunft oder als ich mein Gepäck nach dem Auschecken noch dort lassen wollte oder sonst etwas brauchte. Das Zimmer und Bad waren tadellos sauber bei meiner Ankunft. Sie wurden nicht jeden Tag gereinigt, aber das ist aus meiner Sicht auch nicht nötig. Die Unterkunft war sehr ruhig. Das Frühstück war für mich nicht ideal. Es gab zahlreiche süße Gebäckteile und gezuckertes Müsli sowie Marmelade. Aber wenn man etwas wollte, das nicht süß ist, blieb nur Toast mit Käse, und das 5 Tage lang.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

solo women friendly

Very comfortable and pleasant environment for a single woman visiting Edinburgh. Nice breakfast, great coffee. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is remarkably responsive and friendly. Quiet and easily able to get to old town Edinburgh by bus. Local restaurant, The Willow, is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend stay

We booked the family room for a weekend. The host was very accommodating as we have arrived way earlier than expected and were allowed to check in and rest. Also, we had diet requirements and the host was happy to cater for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice short stay b&,b

The room we stayed in was a nice size and it had an extra single bed,very clean and tidy,I just wish it had a bedside lamp.The bathroom was lovely,nice shower.This is a nice B&B for a short stay and it's not too far from the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARIANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Molto gentile e disponibile il proprietario che si è fatto in quattro per risolverci un piccolo problema di sistemazione. Buona e abbondante la colazione continentale. Struttura comoda per raggiungere il centro con i mezzi pubblici ma anche con una bella passeggiata.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom clean and comfortable, breakfast fine - host worked to accommodate my dietary requirements but to say there is free parking is a bit crafty as there is no car park but find your own on-street parking somewhere nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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